Murder charges filed

17-month-old child was found dead Monday

BENTON -- Murder charges were filed against two individuals following the death of an 17-month-old child.

On Wednesday, Scott County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Boyd charged Tabitha Hail with second degree murder, abuse of a child resulting in death and endangering the welfare of a child.

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